Went down to South Texas to do a little hunting. Also took my camera along and was glad I did. Had misty, rainy, snowy and clear weather all during the week. Here a few pics.

Kenner97

12-14-2017 11:58 AM

Wow. Awesome deer and Pics!!!

sierracharlie338

12-14-2017 03:44 PM

How the hell were you not dispensing lead or arrows?? Great photos by the way though.

What gear were you using?

Stout0811

12-14-2017 03:45 PM

Those are freaking awesome pictures!!!!

El Viejo

12-14-2017 05:42 PM

Where are the photos of some of those bucks hanging by their back legs?

Outback

12-14-2017 06:05 PM

Looks like you might be in need of my culling services. They are free and I will rid your ranch of some of those undesirable bucks! :)

bowsticker

12-14-2017 06:16 PM

Beautiful pictures....Thanks for sharing

WBT

12-14-2017 06:16 PM

Awesome deer.

texashunter56

12-14-2017 09:28 PM

Thanks everyone.

RockTippedStick

12-14-2017 09:41 PM

Wow! Nice pics. The one with the doe in front of him is about the most awesome buck I have ever seen. Might not be the biggest but a buck like that is what I dream of. The character and just his look.

HFDSwasta

12-14-2017 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockTippedStick
(Post 13015832)

Wow! Nice pics. The one with the doe in front of him is about the most awesome buck I have ever seen. Might not be the biggest but a buck like that is what I dream of. The character and just his look.

This^

Trinity Outfitters

12-14-2017 09:50 PM

Wow! Good thing you brought the camera!

texashunter56

12-14-2017 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierracharlie338
(Post 13014708)

How the hell were you not dispensing lead or arrows?? Great photos by the way though.

What gear were you using?

Sorry I missed your question earlier. I use a Canon 7D, Canon 100-400 4.0-5.6 IS zoom or Canon 500mm 4.0 IS and Manfrotto tripod with a Manfrotto 393 Gimbal style head. I was throwing lead this trip due to bad winds and sloppy roads, just not at any of these bucks I have pics of here.

texashunter56

12-14-2017 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockTippedStick
(Post 13015832)

Wow! Nice pics. The one with the doe in front of him is about the most awesome buck I have ever seen. Might not be the biggest but a buck like that is what I dream of. The character and just his look.

He was my favorite buck I saw on this trip with the very young 6x6 next in line. He more of a future prospect at this point but off to a great start. Here are some more pics of the clean 6x6.

texashunter56

12-14-2017 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Viejo
(Post 13015146)

Where are the photos of some of those bucks hanging by their back legs?

:D

T-roy66

12-14-2017 10:05 PM

Great pictures and some incredible bucks. Good hunting

J-DUB

12-14-2017 10:05 PM

Awesome Buck!!

coach_stew

12-15-2017 07:59 AM

great pics!

160class

12-15-2017 08:09 AM

Awesome pics and congrats!

Pic 3 buck might've gotten me to excited to pic the other one! Beautiful horns and is an old grey warrior!

texashunter56

12-15-2017 09:11 AM

Will add a few more from the trip.

Snacks

12-17-2017 01:01 PM

Awesome pictures!!

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Old Mathews

12-17-2017 01:11 PM

Awesome deer and pics. Thanks for sharing with us

Gunner97

12-17-2017 01:19 PM

Great pictures and awesome bucks.

ATX Tyler

12-18-2017 03:47 PM

Fantastic pics! Those bucks are insane. I'd love to take my 7DII and my 150-600mm Sigma Sport for a test drive out there. Haven't gotten a chance to break out that combo on some good deer photos yet.

texashunter56

12-18-2017 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX Tyler
(Post 13025339)

Fantastic pics! Those bucks are insane. I'd love to take my 7DII and my 150-600mm Sigma Sport for a test drive out there. Haven't gotten a chance to break out that combo on some good deer photos yet.

Thanks. How are you liking the new lens?

Froggy

12-18-2017 08:09 PM

Incredible pictures and deer. ;)b;)b

Abcdj

12-18-2017 08:12 PM

Wow

ATX Tyler

12-18-2017 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texashunter56
(Post 13025916)

Thanks. How are you liking the new lens?

Seems like it's gonna be a good one. I haven't gotten to take it out much yet (go to work in the dark, come home in the dark), but I think it will work out well. The build quality is awesome that's for sure, it's just a heavy son of a gun haha.

yazoomon

12-18-2017 08:38 PM

The sunset photo of the 12? a few photos up is spectacular!!!! What great photos and a great ranch. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I need some lessons. I have a Seven also and some good glass, I just don't know how to set my camera for light and speed ect. I am working at it though. Thanks again.

ttaxidermy

12-18-2017 08:47 PM

Good LAWD have mercy.... Now that's some fine bucks...........

hef187

12-18-2017 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texashunter56
(Post 13015892)

He was my favorite buck I saw on this trip with the very young 6x6 next in line. He more of a future prospect at this point but off to a great start. Here are some more pics of the clean 6x6.

My picture perfect buck.. Awesome pics(and deer)!!

Rcham1212

12-18-2017 09:15 PM

Awesome pics

cattlelackranch

12-18-2017 09:57 PM

Great photos

texashunter56

12-18-2017 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX Tyler
(Post 13026059)

Seems like it's gonna be a good one. I haven't gotten to take it out much yet (go to work in the dark, come home in the dark), but I think it will work out well. The build quality is awesome that's for sure, it's just a heavy son of a gun haha.

What does it weigh? My Canon 4.0 500 mm IS lens weighs little over 7 lbs. I have to use tripod when I use it or at least a mono-pod.

Crazy Horse

12-18-2017 10:30 PM

Great...:mad:...now I have drool on my keyboard!

Mary

12-18-2017 10:31 PM

Wow...great captures of spectacular bucks. I would look at one and say "that is my favorite"...get to the next and say, no that one. I said that all through your pics. Really nice work!

texashunter56

12-18-2017 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yazoomon
(Post 13026109)

The sunset photo of the 12? a few photos up is spectacular!!!! What great photos and a great ranch. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I need some lessons. I have a Seven also and some good glass, I just don't know how to set my camera for light and speed ect. I am working at it though. Thanks again.

Thanks. That buck that is way out in the full sun? If that is the one that was after sunrise and he is a 7x7 typical and bumping 8x7. I am still learning my camera and lenses also. I am self taught and need a lot practice. I use a tripod all the time with my 7D and 500mm since it is so heavy. I try to use Manual exposure mode when possible and go for the lowest ISO(100 if possible). Then make camera adjustments to get the picture quality I want. That picture was taken at 100 ISO, F4 and 1/320 exposure. Like I said I am still learning as I go. If lighting is bad and deer are moving around a lot very early/late in dark shadow spots then I use the Programmed Auto exposure setting some. Lot of times I just taking pics of deer when I see him the first time so I have them for future reference history on a buck.

critter69

12-18-2017 11:12 PM

Those are gorgeous deer, that is a high fence place I take it ? **** I would like any one of them, but several just make your hart rate increase looking at your pictures. Nice "shooting."

texashunter56

12-19-2017 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critter69
(Post 13026623)

Those are gorgeous deer, that is a high fence place I take it ? **** I would like any one of them, but several just make your hart rate increase looking at your pictures. Nice "shooting."

Thanks and yes it is a large HF ranch.

myway

12-19-2017 03:43 PM

Absolutely amazing pics! The potential with that youngster is crazy!

ATX Tyler

12-19-2017 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texashunter56
(Post 13026501)

What does it weigh? My Canon 4.0 500 mm IS lens weighs little over 7 lbs. I have to use tripod when I use it or at least a mono-pod.